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Hamburg

New York · 9,840 residents (2025 est.) · 2.479 sq mi
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Hamburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,292. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,792
−3%since 2000
from 10,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,950 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,840 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Hamburg
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,292
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,239 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,041
+131%since 2000
from $23,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−16%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(9,918)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(76)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(9,122)
Black0.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(179)
Asian1%(101)
Other3.1%(305)
Diversity Score16.3%(1,600)
Diversity Score
16
+388%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamburg, New York?

Hamburg, New York has about 9,792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamburg, New York?

The typical household in Hamburg, New York earns about $112,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamburg, New York expensive?

In Hamburg, New York, the median home is worth about $248,600, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Hamburg, New York?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hamburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamburg, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Hamburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamburg, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 650 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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